Did you know…Your commercial property may need to be ADA Compliant?

Did you know your commercial property may need to be ADA Compliant?

Almost all businesses that serve the public must comply with ADA guidelines for accessibility. This includes everything from restaurants and hotels to doctors’ offices and day care centers.

Commercial facilities like office buildings, warehouses, and factories need to comply with the requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design are minimum requirements set in 2010 that must be met by commercial facilities “to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities” (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, 2010).

Two categories that have exemptions from accessibility standards are religious organizations and private clubs.

The following resources can help you understand more about the ADA and how it pertains to commercial real estate and ways to find out if your property needs to be ADA complaint.

Resources
https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/

https://www.adachecklist.org/doc/fullchecklist/ada-checklist.pdf

https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/practical-guidance-journal/b/pa/posts/americans-with-disabilities-act-guidance-for-commercial-real-estate-owners?srsltid=AfmBOopY1ckvrLUKOhbKstwp3Yikq-c8M8TegfBGb7k6CklkDCx6Wwy3

References
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. (2010, September 15). ADA.gov. https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/2010-stds/
Businesses that are open to the public. (2024, September 16). ADA.gov. https://www.ada.gov/topics/title-iii/